January 12, 2010 in Uncategorized by admin

There are 3 phases in which soft tissue heals. First phase is the acute inflammatory stage it occurs for the first 72 hours of the recovery process. This phase is associated with a lot of pain, swelling and warmth. The second phase is the repair phase and it begins after the first 72 hours and goes on for about 6 weeks. This phase is characterized by the inflammation subsiding and the beginning of healing. Then the third phase, maturation, begins after the first 6 weeks and goes on for at least a year and can take up to three years to be complete. This phase is characterized by continued healing and maturation of scar tissue. After this the tissue will never be as strong as it was before the injury. At best with complete healing the tissue will regain 50% to 70% of it’s original tensile strength. Thus this area will always be the most susceptible area for re-injury. If you or anyone you know has had a car accident or other serious trauma please have them evaluated by a local chiropractor. If the tissue is torn, then an orthopedic referral will be necessary if not. Then most likely there are bones in the spine out of alignment damaging soft tissue. Chiropractic will be the least invasive, most effective and most affordable way to correct the problem and allow the body to heal itself.